Battery Talent Census

“In Your Opinion, What Are The Top Three Skills Most In Demand In The Battery Industry?ˮ Respondents were asked to provide up to three answers. They were allowed to put anything they deemed relevant; we did not pre-define the skill categories.

THEIR RESPONSE Scale up, the ability to keep up with and foresee research/industry trends and directions, language abilities (Chinese, Korean, Japanese) to learn from the bigger battery markets Design for Reliability, Test Agile, Innovative, Communication design, manufacturing, and testing Electrochemistry, Process, Data Analysis Scientific Observation, Data Analysis, ability to contribute to a team Data analysis; research and experimentation; presentation skills data science, manufacturing, pouch cells Technical Knowledge; Software; Entrepreneurship BMS, Safety, and process engineer [cell knowledge] Electrical knowledge / organisational skills / poise Manufacturing scale-up Knowledge, Research, Analytical Power MATLAB optimisation 1; COMSOL 2; Skill 1 - Cell Engineering (R&D and Mature Products), Skill 2 - Product Pricing/Cost Engineering, Skill 3 - Strategic Partnership software/programming battery chemistry design testing Material Synthesis, Material Characterization, Data Analysis, Long term vision and planning skills. Product knowledge. People communication Leadership; Project Planning; Manufacturing Basics failure analysis; techno-economic analysis; codes/standards electrochemistry, adaptability, perserverance Cell cycling experience, electrode fabrication experience, SEM hands-on experience building cells; materials research for dry processes; interdisciplinary collaboration Battery Health Estimation Algorithm, Battery Field Systems Engineering, Battery Cost and Estimation Expertise Design process test Battery code and standards, Battery products strategy and management,Battery system design and operation, Communications; integration instead of verticality Technical background, customer relationship, industry understanding Data analysis, statistics, communication Creativity; problem solving; eye for detail Communication, presentation, abstraction Analysis, engineering, business skills small molecule development for liquid electrolyte 1. BMS, 2. Battery pack scale performance and safety concept, 3. Failure analysis and feedback to design/process/application intrapersonal skills, technical knowledge, grid knowledge Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering and scale up for production Skilled battery techs Supply Chain, Embedded Systems, Unit Economics Unk Cell design; Cell manufacturing; Pack design Manufacturing Experience, Industrial Knowledge, Quality Engineering "Analytics; Physics; Engineering" Systems, modeling and tools, supply chain cell fabrication Skill 1: Good knowledge about science of batteries, Skill 2: Familiarity with new approaches such as AI and Machine Learning, Skill 3: Networking and communication skills Cell design, cell manufacturing process ramp-up, battery simulation and analytics Strong manufacturing knowledge, financial planning in the industry, end consumer market knowledge troubleshooting, learning, communication Modelling; Testing; Algorithms Electrochemical analysis, resilience, adaptability rawmaterials value chain, long term safety and circular econmy Creativity materials science, electrochemistry, eagerness/ability to learn Market Knowledge, Product Knowledge on New Technologies, Strong Work Ethic Fundamental electrochemistry knowledge, Material characterization, Data analysis and interpretation Design of experiment (DoE); communication; leadership Skill 1: Application/Integration Engineering. Skill 2: Systems Engineering. Skill 3: Marketing Networking; fundraising; risk assessment analytics; chemistry; negotiation Electrochemistry. Data Analysis. Data Presentation Realistic project planning, cell working principle knowledge, customer management Understanding of interrelationships between processes; Understanding of Deviation; QMS Critical Mineral commercial expertise Manufacturing, cell and testin I think that polymer science fundamentals are under appreciated in the battery space Adaptability, Resilience, Creativity Patience; dexterity; statistical analysis Cell design, Chemistry, Manufacturing and automation engineering. Strategic Growth, B2B Lead Gen, D2C Growth Marketing Technical, Problem solving and Management 1. Electrochemistry, 2. Cathode materials synthesis 3. Metallurgy electrochemical analysis; data analysis; logical thinking Test bench, integration, pack-level assembly AI/ML, Electrochemical Expertise, Thermal Management Manufacturing; AI optimization; Safety testing Battery modelling, testing and maintenance, battery safety cross-functional work, bsuiness/tech junction Sales "electrochemistry fundamentals; AI methods; interdiscipinarys" Scientist, AI/ML, Supply Chain Gigafactory manufacturing experience; knowing how to work with Asian companies (technically, culturally, etc); multidisciplinary engineering (knowing how to speak the language of other parts of batteries) System engineering basics Innovation, comperhensive understanding, contineous seeking for additional knowledge cell modeling; political maneuvering; networking Data evaluation/statistics skills; genuine people skills; entrepeneurial mindset Creative engineering, clear communication and expectations, multidisciplinary thinker Design, Thermal, Packaging Battery safety experience -- understanding how to minimize potential failures/TR. Battery Management Systems, Battery Modeling, Battery Charging, Battery Thermal Controls Process scale-up, Electrolyte development, Electrochemical data analysis Engineering supply chain project development Battery manufacturing; go-to-market experience; thermal management Technical expertise; basic chemistry knowledge; presentation and communication skills Manufacturing excellence; supply chain logistics management; safety Material Characterization; Programming; Hardware Knowledge sales, energy market architecture, public speaking Product development, business development, sales & marketing Complex problem solving, manage preassure, innovation 1, 2, 3 Marketing, Manufacturability, Leadership Skill 1 Prior knowledge of industry Skill 2 ability to formulate effective procedures skill 3 flexibility EIS, design of experiment, pouch cell build experience Skill 1 - Problem solving skills Subject Matter Expertise, Market Research, Commercial Negotiations Faire protection engineering; maintenance; manufacturing technician Software skills, commercial/technical expertise, systems based approaches Skill 1: basic chemistry and electrochemistry knowledge skill2:mechanical design; skill3:clear communication Material Development Battery manufacturing skills, capabilities to quickly build prototype, simulation skills Battery energy storage system; electrical engineering Materials knowledge; research experience; understanding of basic science Chemistry Materials knowledge, python, leadership 1) Basic understanding of a battery 2) Battery manufacturing 3)Battery failures Mandarin; Presentation skills; Metrology project management; critical thinking; communication Experience with deposition techniques; Experience with batteries; Experience with imaging techniques Characterizstion;testing;syntheshis Electrochemistry, mechanical and electrical engineering Work prioritization and planning, advanced problem solving methods, core engineering methods (GD&T, and other traditional tools) Manufacturing experience; failure analysis; pack design battery management systems, Testing, validation Cell Production; Cell Design; Simulation Manufacturing; Materials Science; Data Analytics Process Engineering; Product; Controls & Automation People leadership, chemistry, data analysis Skill 1 - ability to think independently to solve problems that cut across the academic areas of study, Skill 2 - abilit electrical engineering, data science, manufacturing Coding; Electrochemistry knowledge Advanced manufacturing; supply chain; cell development Data analysis, presentation, coding strong team work skills and intercultural competence, know how in data science, frustration tolerance:-) software engineering (as opposed to data science) strategy, networking, leadership creativity, knowledge, methodology Materials Science Knowledge, Engineering, cathode fabrication Process development; statistics; electrochemistry Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Critical Thinking data analysis Manufacturing manufacturing; software; reliability Materials Science, electrochemistry, process engineering Cell quality, supplier negotiation, battery SOC Manufacturing, Electrochemistry, Team building "Computer science; Electronics; Modelling" The ability to improve the process; software automation [Critical thinking], [Problem solving], [Team work] [multilingualism 1] [product design 2] [marketing 3] leadership, honesty, economics Motivation, Innovation, AI Coordinated BMS / cell strategy. Battery case manufacturing. Battery case cover materials. ISO26262, FUSA, Thermal Runaway perserverance, adaptablility, attention to detail integration into bigger picture, understanding numbers Materials characterization skills; bench to pilot scale-up ability; processing/properties understanding Manufacturing experience; Understanding technology from lab to product; understanding market segments Electrochemistry data analysis/data science; manufacturing/scale-up knowledge; good communication of scientific findings [cell chemistry], [electronics],[systems engineering] Control engineer, process engineer, manufacturing engineer Systems level thinking; battery data understanding; voice of customer Electrochemistry and battery chemistry; BMS; Modeling [Full Battery Chemistry and Cell Design understanding and Experience],[High Volume Manufacturing Process and Equipment Experience], [Accurate Cost and Time Planning for R&D to Pilot to Manufacturing] Open minded, technical expert, negotiator Leadership Communication Empathy Curiosity; Perseverance; Teamwork Data analysis, coding, Critical thinking; data visualisation and analysis; depth and breadth together Programming; electrochemistry; mechanical design Skill1: Firmware Controls development; Skill2: Battery Testing; Skll3: Cell Testing; Skill4: Test Pipeline Knowledge; Skill4: Charging Test Knowledge data analysis; quality control; hands-on know-how Electrochemistry fundamentals [Process Engineering]; [Chemical Engineering]; [Electrode Fabrication] Skill 1: systems approach with scientific methodologies; skill 2: both chemistry and engineering process R&D; skill 3: safety testing and mitigation analysis Material Synthesis; Cell design; cell modeling Mass production related skills such as the knowledge to setup the production line, the knowledge of how to improve the yield in the short time frame and how to find the best match between the equipment and raw materials Simulations; Electrical Circuits; Test Plan Design Lean Manufacturing for Cell Production; Software engineering, product marketing, market optimization experts Product management [Battery modelling ] [project management] [market knowledge] "Fundamental knowledge of the electrochemical kinetics", "Experience", "Global economic status" Project management; operations experience (in commercial sized manufacturing plant, scale up experience communication, power electronic knowledge, compliance knowledge Problem solving; communication; experience [technical knowledge beyond a very specialized field]; [market knowledge beyond cherry-picked studies and forecasts] I can make cathodes and anode materials for Li, ]Na, and Zinc-ion batteries Reactor / Scale-up engineers, equipment engineers interdisciplinary (mechanical + electrical skills), high voltage design knowledge, excellent general design skills Soft Skills Problem solving; collaboration, manufacturing Data science, process engineering, failure analysis deep work, experimental design, reasoning chemistry, electrochemistry and fabrication (1) hands-on experience in battery manufacturing at the MP scale (2) Difference between testing for R&D vs production, (3) how to balance between "science experiment" vs "something the customer cares about" Mechanical design "Communication; collaboration;team work;AI") data analysis, electrochemistry, systems engineering Process optimization, system engineer, manufacturing engineer Battery Integration, Practical Thinking, Regeneration of electric power 1. PLC programming,in depth knowledge of battery management system and quick decision JMP (data analysis, experimental design), CAD, project management Electrolyte development; Simulation and battery design Certification; Specification; Procurement SOH prediction; thermal management; BMS Materials science expertise, battery management system (BMS), and data analysis Manufacturing, Data science, Electrochemistry knowledge flexibility in thinking; strategic action; endurance Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technical understanding, result oriented, drive Cell knowledge, battery project experience with big OEM, supply chain foresight; adaptibility, resilience Scale up engineering Innovation, project management, teamwork [manufacturing]; [design-to-cost]; [system integration] [Ability to forecast price trends],[Technology trends] data science knowledge; AI based algorithm capability; battery design expertise Thermodynamics, coding, guesstimating Skill 1; Battery material design for the high storage capacity electro-thermal simulation, soild-solid interfacial chemistry, solid polymer electrolyte Leading a technical team with emotional intelligence,, failure analysis standardized in residential battery industry(honesty versus marketing, could help clear up issues to standardize, sexual harassment trainings for technical managers Technology transfer; Cell reliability analysis; Process engineering electrochemisty, process engineering, BMS [Critical thinking]; [Market-driven thinking]; [Strategic analytical capability] Innovation; Business Development; Cross-cultural Understanding Predicting battery deterioration and failure Artificial intelligence; Analytical Development; Team Management System Integration characterization, manufacturing, recycling Process Engineering, Product Management, Technology Development Flexibility, Knowledge, Qualification "Clear communication with chinese suppliers";"understanding ageing of batteries";"system thinking for fast charging" Explaining complex things in a simple way; data handling and manipulation; production process knowledge data analysis, electrical engineering, programming Maintenance engineers, skilled production operators, skilled process engineers Electrochemistry; knowledge about real batteries; programming for data processing Understanding of manufacturing and data visualization Electrical/power electronics systems development, next generation modeling (I.e beyond porous continuum modeling), leadership/organizational skills Adaptability; polyvalence Cell Modeling; High Power Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering Problem solving, communication Technical know how; flexibility; market knowledge Automation and AI integration into the manufacturing process; handling hazardous materials and chemical engineering Pilot line operation and scaling; testing protocol; customer development Creativity; interdisciplinarity; communicativeness Technical project/program management; Business acumen Coding; modelling; cell assembly Pragmatism; cost analysis; Chinese language Technical writing; Engineering economic analysis; Industrial engineering & design for manufacturability Hollistic understanding, material, battery regulations domain expertise; ability to construct BMS; willingness to keep up with industry developments Curiosity, team spirit Data Science; Cell physics; metallurgy Fundamental materials science knowledge; fundamental materials processing knowledge; data science applied to materials science. All types of battery manufacturing expertise (from cathode active material to formation), failure analysis for yield improvement in manufacturing. Communication, Getting things done, working under pressure safety; cost optimization; economy of scale Equipment design, process optimization, facility design and implementation Lean manufacturing, Robotics, Logistics Industry experience; data processing / data analysis; vendor management. battery pack design, systems engineering, cross-functional teamwork "Battery design", "Cell research", "BMS" electrochemistry background, materials science, data analysis Lean six sigma; Electrochemistry, Presentation/documentation "Data Driven Decision Making", "IOT Base Decision Making", "Communication soft Skills"" battery testing results interpretation; more time efficient battery testing methodologies; interaction between chemists and engineers Modeling/simulation, algorithms, testing material synthesis, material analysis, electrochemistry [CAD Skills]; [production experience]; [project management] Data Analysis; Leadership; Fast-paced learning [Basic electrochemistry];[Impedance spectroscopy] scaling technology; battery recycling; battery manufacturing Digitalization; Quality; Logistics "[Analysis];[characterization];[Understanding]" System integration, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering High volume manufacturing experience; experience with high volume manufacturing tools - how they work, how to spec them, Digital Architecture for a battery factory... MES/SCADA R&D engineers Modeling experience, quantitative analysis Comprehensive knowledge of cell design and end to end process interactions, process control, understanding what a comprehensive cell safety evaluation really needs to include. [communication];[controls oriented modeling];[physics intuition] [Compliance]; [Functional Safety]; [Testing] Electrical Engineering, Town Planning, C Suite Diverse Mindset; Interdisciplinary Communications; Public Engagement Electrolyte, Testing Protocol, New Materials (endurance); (problem solving thinking); (specialist knowledge)) Open Minded, Future problem solves, passionate about decarbonization. communication, digital, technical Analytical Skill; Knowledge Sharing; Mutual Understanding Cross department collaboration, process improvement, efficient record keeping / data entry "Understand the battery production process; Have electrochemical knowledge; Understand market dynamics and influences" [Competences within the specific manufacturing processes.] [Emission/effluent abatement systems and environmental control.] Curious, level-headed, adaptable, Surface analysis knowledge; Material characterization Domain knowledge, Coding and data interpretation data science, battery recycling expertise, circular economy expertise Curiosity; Agility; Patience knowledge in electrochemistry, material chemistry, system design [Chemistry];[Battery management systems];[Product & system design]; Persuasion; Synthesis of divers information; Production know-how [global strategic view];[real compromise for action against climatic change] materials, electrochemistry, electric Manufacturing, Upscaling, cell design integration;

We wrote code to analyze the text, define skill categories, and count the number of responses within each category. The next slides show excerpts of the findings. The full report of the findings will be released as part of the Talent Census Report in mid-2025.

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